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Mission Volunteers

Mission Volunteers are short to long-term self-funded individuals or couples serving in a variety of roles at partner sites worldwide.

Global Mission Fellows (GMF)

Global Mission Fellows is a two-year program of The United Methodist Church for young adults serving in cross-cultural contexts in the U.S. and around the world.

Theology of Mission

Global Ministries’ mission theology statement guides our participation in God’s mission to restore all creation. We learn and witness to what God is doing in every land, seeking to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

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UMCOR Supply Depot Network

UMCOR operates a relief supply depot and collaborates with warehouses across the U.S. so we can bring relief to those impacted by disaster.

Mission Connections

Build partnerships to grow the church and understand its unique expression in different cultures worldwide.

Become a Missionary

Global Ministries missionaries serve in many different roles and placement types. Learn more and apply now.

Global Mission Fellows (GMF) International Track

Global Mission Fellows – International track is a two-year program of The United Methodist Church for young adults serving in various roles and placements around the world.

Advances/Missionaries

Workteam Coordination and Mission Promotion

Coordinating VIM teams, developing mission opportunities, promote projects, and connecting churches….

Vietnam Methodist Mission Church

Supports congregational development, pastors' salaries, economic development and building pro…

United Mission to Nepal Integrated Community Development Project

Utilizing media and mass mobilization to promote social programs for people living in remote area…

United Methodist Volunteers in Mission – Western Jurisdiction

Coordinating and preparing volunteers for short-term service.Describe the Need Affecting Communit…

United Methodist Volunteers In Mission – Southeastern Jurisdiction

Coordinating and preparing volunteers for short-term service.Describe the Need Affecting CommunityVa…

United Methodist Volunteers In Mission – North Central Jurisdiction

Training, educating, and resourcing volunteers for short term Christian Service.Describe the Need Af…

Serbia In Mission Together

Partnering with the national church by funding pastors salaries, outreach and building constructi…

Senegal Mission Initiative

Supporting pastors' growth in leadership and pastoral care, and providing congregational deve…

School of Evangelism and Missions

Training and equipping pastors, evangelists, and the laity of the LAC/UMC.Describe the Need Affec…

News & Stories

07/05/2020

Race and Racism in Methodist Mission History: A Literature Review

The work of overcoming racism in church and society today requires honest confrontation with racism in the past. Dr. David

04/08/2020

Methodists in Mongolia envision the future

James and Grace Cho, missionaries with the Mongolia United Methodist Mission, offer an update on plans for how the 20-year-old

12/05/2023

Reimagining mission in the U.S.

Annual conference and agency leaders gather to assess current mission practices and explore new forms of partnership.

04/29/2019

The breadth of mission

Dr. David Scott, director of Mission Theology for Global Ministries, delves into some of the riches of the bicentennial website.

04/29/2019

Bicentennial of Methodist mission – a time for connection and reflection

More than just a history lesson—the Bicentennial Conference created space for Christians from 30 countries to listen to each other’s

06/15/2023

A missionary’s transformation through 23 years of mission service

When missionaries are commissioned, they have useful gifts, skills and mindsets to help then serve. But as they continue to

07/10/2020

A short history of Global Mission Fellows

The first Methodist short-term, young adult missionary program began in 1948, sending young adults to serve 3-year assignments in Asian

08/18/2022

Global Ministries and Korean Methodist Church mission board discuss collaborative opportunities in mission

Agencies meet in formal consultation for first time in more than 20 years.

04/30/2019

When You Volunteer, We All Grow

Take a look inside the Mission Volunteer program through the experience of volunteers serving in Czech Republic, Costa Rica and

Resources

Book

A Mission Journey (Participant’s Guide)

This handbook encourages short-term mission volunteers to reflect on the reasons why they engage in mission. It helps volunteers shape the stories of their mission experiences in a way that enhances their personal and spiritual journeys.

Guide, Missionary

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God’s Mission, Our Journey (Leader’s Guide)

This course provides a better understanding of a holistic approach to participation in God's mission and equips lay servants for more effective missional engagement in their own communities and beyond.

Guide, Missionary

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Connecting the Church in Mission: Evangelism and Church Revitalization

Overview video of Evangelism and Church Revitalization, including church planting, leadership training, mission initiatives, and support for racial and ethnic faith communities.

Mission Volunteer Partner Request Form

Form for groups and organizations interested in becoming a Mission Volunteer placement site.

Mission Volunteer

Global Mission Fellows: What You Should Know

Information on becoming a Global Mission Fellow (GMF) including requirements, benefits, service opportunities, next steps, and important dates.

Global Mission Fellows

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Mission Volunteers Application Process Video Series

10-part video series on the Mission Volunteers application process, training, support and more. (This will be a video carousel)

Mission Volunteer

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Global Mission Fellows: What Questions Will Define Your Future?

Promotional video that answers common questions for those applying to become a Global Mission Fellow (GMF).

Global Mission Fellows

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Global Mission Fellows – International Track Placement Site Application

Global Mission Fellows, Missionary

Global Mission Fellows – International Track Application Checklist

Global Mission Fellows